Oatmeal Yogurt Blueberry Parfait Recipes

OVERNIGHT OAT PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the mixed berries, pineapple and lemon juice; set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, combine the oats, cashew milk, honey and cinnamon and let stand for about 10 minutes.
• To four 16-ounce or eight 8-ounce clear containers with lids (or mason jars), add an even layer of the pineapple-berry mixture to the bottom of each. Next, fill each container to halfway with the overnight oat mixture, then top with more fruit. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola, and out the door the kids go.

BLUEBERRY GRANOLA PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Place pan over medium-low heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool completely.
• Spoon 1/3 cup yogurt in the bottom of a glass and smooth the top. Add 1 tablespoon blueberry mixture and 1 tablespoon granola. Repeat the layers and eat right away, or chill in fridge until ready to eat.

YOGURT BERRY PARFAIT WITH STEEL-CUT OATS

Steps:

• Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and add the oatmeal. Toast, stirring or shaking the pan, until the oatmeal begins to color and smell toasty. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Stir into the yogurt along with 4 teaspoons of the honey or sugar, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, combine the berries, remaining honey or sugar, lime juice and balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and the berries have cooked down to a jamlike consistency. Allow to cool. You should have about 1 cup of thick, jammy sauce.
• Spoon or pipe 1/4 cup of the yogurt/oatmeal mix into the bottom of each of 4 tumblers or parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons of the berry sauce. Make another 1/4 cup layer of yogurt on top of the berry sauce, and finish with another layer of berry sauce. Cover tightly and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the top.

BLUEBERRY YOGURT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Combine the blueberries, sugar, lime juice and balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for five to 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and the blueberries have cooked down to a jam-like consistency. Allow to cool. You should have about 1 cup of thick, jammy sauce.
• Spoon 1/4 cup thick yogurt into the bottom of each of 4 tumblers or parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons of the blueberry sauce. Make another 1/4 cup layer of yogurt on top of the blueberry sauce, and finish with another 2 tablespoon-layer of blueberry sauce. Cover tightly and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the top.

OVERNIGHT STEEL-CUT OATS WITH YOGURT AND BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Place oats into the bottom of a pint-sized Mason jar. Stir in yogurt, blueberries, and stevia powder. Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.
• Cover the jar and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

YOGURT PARFAITS WITH BLUEBERRIES AND LEMON

Steps:

• Set aside 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish. Put remaining blueberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Cover; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, tossing occasionally, until berries begin to darken, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute more. Pour into a medium nonreactive bowl (glass or ceramic); let cool completely.
• Put yogurt, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Set aside 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish. Very finely chop remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, then stir into yogurt. Set yogurt aside.
• Divide blueberry sauce evenly among six juice glasses. Divide yogurt among glasses, and spoon over sauce. Sprinkle parfaits with reserved berries and zest. If not serving immediately, refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 3 hours.